Leopard Dam No 13, located in Rusk, Texas, was completed in 1971 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond.
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This private dam, with a height of 21 feet and a length of 460 feet, holds a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. While it is not regulated by the state, it does undergo regular inspections.
Despite being in operation for several decades, the condition of Leopard Dam No 13 is listed as 'Not Rated' with a high risk assessment due to unknown factors. The dam does not have a spillway and is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type. With an outlet gate of "None - 1", the dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in understanding the complexities of managing and assessing the safety of such structures.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING BRANCH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
21 |
Nid Storage |
90 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
21 |
Sabine Rv Bl Longview
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604cfs |
Rabbit Ck At Kilgore
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24cfs |
Sabine Rv Abv Longview
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498cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Beckville
|
1090cfs |
E Fk Angelina Rv Nr Cushing
|
32cfs |
Sabine Rv Nr Gladewater
|
451cfs |
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